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Cedar Rapids Airport's 1953 terminal era ends in 1986
A look back at Eastern Iowa aviation history recalls Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport opening a new $20 million terminal in 1986, the demolition of the old farmhouse terminal, and the 1993 award of the asbestos demolition contract. The 1953-1986 facility hosted four levels, a grand dining room, observation deck, and extensive airline offices, while earlier years saw farm house operations, limited hangar space, and gradual upgrades.
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